PAIR WILLETT SOLID AMERICAN CHERRY

Matched pair of Willett Solid American Wild Cherry One Drawer Night Stands / End Tables. Victorian Style, carved drawer pulls. Each measures 14"x17"x28". **ALL FURNITURE & LARGE ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY THE FRIDAY FOLLOWING THE AUCTION (5 BUSINESS DAYS) OR STORAGE FEES OF $5.00/DAY WILL APPLY**PROVENANCE: A Charleston SC Private Estate. Consider H. Willett and his brother, W.R. Willett, were in the lumber business before Consider founded the Willett Furniture Co. in 1934. At one time, they were reportedly the largest maker of cherry and maple furniture in the United States, with a 1946 profit equivalent in today’s value of $2.6 million dollars. The bedroom and dining room sets are the most sought after by collectors, along with china cabinets, sideboards, secretaries, bookcases and corner cabinets. Willet exhibited its wares at the Chicago Furniture Show in the late 1930s and 1940s, and by the 1950s, achieved national status advertising in Better Homes and Garden, and selling to markets in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. In 1956 and 1957, it advertised in states as far away as California and Oregon. Hard times set in as competing manufacturers began making quality furniture for less. By 1962, the Willett Co. was bankrupt. PROVENANCE: A Private Charleston SC Estate. ***Pickup only or Shipping on furniture or large items offered through Outward Bound 413-854-3676, TSI (866) 794-0908, Pak Mail 843-849-0310 - info@charlestonshipping.com. The UPS store 843-202-0141, or locally AJ Williams & Sons 843-442-0462. Please contact them or your own choice of shipper directly.*** Approximate Retail Value is Between: $200 - $250

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